How to Use oregano in a Sentence
oregano
noun- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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Then add the tomatoes, with their juices, and the oregano.
— Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022 -
Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020 -
Sprinkle the chiles with the oregano and top with the onions, both cooked and fresh.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020 -
At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
— Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018 -
Add the oregano sprigs, bring to a boil, and then put the pan in the oven for 20 minutes.
— ExpressNews.com, 27 Nov. 2019 -
Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
— Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 -
To serve, carve the chicken that was stuffed with lemon and oregano.
— ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019 -
Season the top of the pizza with a pinch each of oregano and salt.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021 -
Return them to the bowl and toss with the dressing, olives and oregano.
— Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 -
For the pork: Combine the salt, oregano and pepper in a small bowl.
— Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018 -
Sadly, the oregano got a bit lost in the tart dressing.
— cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021 -
Place chiles in a small pot along with the onion, garlic, oregano and salt.
— Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023 -
Add the strained chile sauce, salt and Mexican oregano to the pot and stir.
— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021 -
Add the beef to the stock pot along with the ancho paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2018 -
Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
— cleveland, 9 June 2020 -
Add 1 onion, half of the oregano, the bay leaf, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
— Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020 -
While the potatoes fry, pick about ¼ cup of fresh oregano leaves from the stems and give it a rough chop.
— Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 8 Nov. 2019 -
Top with fresh oregano for a touch of bright, herbal flavor.
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023 -
Like oregano and basil, stevia grows well in pots with one to two plants to a pot.
— The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018 -
The scents of rosemary, wild oregano and sage are omnipresent.
— CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 -
In with the meat goes chopped onion, salt, oregano, potatoes and the meat’s cooking juices.
— Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 -
Sprinkle with the extra oregano and basil, and serve right away.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021 -
Garnish the cheese with the oregano or parsley sprigs and serve hot, with lemon wedges and bread.
— Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2020 -
Remove the oregano or thyme sprigs and strips of orange rind.
— Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023 -
All our pizzas are topped with oregano – that's kind of a New York thing.
— David Sharos, Naperville Sun, 19 Mar. 2018 -
Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
— The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023 -
Add the cumin, epazote or oregano and chili and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
— cleveland, 3 July 2020 -
Also, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid consuming large amounts of oregano or taking oregano supplements.
— Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024 -
Wild Sicilian oregano, liberally sprinkled on just before serving, is floral and almost medicinal (in a good way).
— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 25 July 2024
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